HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2009-0043
CRITICALPOC

CVE-2009-0043

CWE-264Published: January 8, 2009· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

10.0
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

The smmsnmpd service in CA Service Metric Analysis r11.0 through r11.1 SP1 and Service Level Management 3.5 does not properly restrict access, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via unspecified vectors.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2009-0043 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit exists for CVE-2009-0043. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityC
IntegrityC
AvailabilityC
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Affected Vendors & Products

ca2 product(s)
service level managementservice metric analysis
Source: NVD CPE · 3 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

POC AVAILABLEProof-of-concept code exists
Exploit-DB
Offensive Security exploit database
GitHub PoC Search
Community PoC repositories
Rapid7 / Metasploit
Metasploit module search
PacketStorm
Security advisories & exploits
NVD Detail
Official NIST entry
MITRE CVE
CVE Program entry
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Official Patches & Advisories

PATCHhttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/33161
PATCHhttps://support.ca.com/irj/portal/anonymous/phpsupcontent?contentID=196148
PATCHhttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/33161
PATCHhttps://support.ca.com/irj/portal/anonymous/phpsupcontent?contentID=196148
ADVISORYhttp://community.ca.com/blogs/casecurityresponseblog/archive/2009/01/07.aspx
ADVISORYhttp://community.ca.com/blogs/casecurityresponseblog/archive/2009/01/07.aspx

All References (12)

→
http://community.ca.com/blogs/casecurityresponseblog/archive/2009/01/07.aspxVendor Advisory
→
http://securityreason.com/securityalert/4887
→
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/499857/100/0/threaded
→
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/33161Patch
→
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/0053
→
https://support.ca.com/irj/portal/anonymous/phpsupcontent?contentID=196148Patch
→
http://community.ca.com/blogs/casecurityresponseblog/archive/2009/01/07.aspxVendor Advisory
→
http://securityreason.com/securityalert/4887
→
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/499857/100/0/threaded
→
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/33161Patch
→
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/0053
→
https://support.ca.com/irj/portal/anonymous/phpsupcontent?contentID=196148Patch

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2009-0043
CVSS Score10.0 / 10
SeverityCRITICAL
WeaknessCWE-264
CISA KEVNo
ExploitPOC
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedJan 8, 2009

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2009-0043 in threat intel feeds
  • →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.
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